Stacey Cost is working to elevate New Mexico's business presence through New Mexico Venture Studios—a concept she believes creates meaningful impact for founders, businesses, and the state as a whole.

With experience across six different industries (healthcare, retail, financial services, telecommunications, early internet, and consumer packaged goods)…you can join her in being somewhat amazed by that…she's now applying her diverse background to New Mexico's startup ecosystem.

Her approach combines research, teamwork, collaboration, mentoring, technology, and creativity — with occasional lucky breaks that never hurt.

When she's not working, Stacey enjoys dry humor, reading, dogs, brainstorming sessions, following her curiosity, thinking quickly, authenticity, team players, integrity, and laughing so hard she cries.